Model year record

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 52 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V583000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 73,941
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-09-20
Owners notified: 2018-03-09

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Fuel/propulsion system	9	91,287 mi
Air bags	4	68,500 mi
Electrical system	4	68,500 mi
Exterior lighting	4	76,255 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	80,000 mi
Power train	4	65,500 mi
Engine	2	57,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	42,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	20,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	32,667 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	2,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	—
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	16,500 mi
Power train: driveline	1	53,900 mi
Seat belts	1	2,500 mi
Seats	1	81,000 mi
Structure	1	—
Unknown or other	1	60,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	165,000 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.